Raspberry Bliss Balls with Dates

a bowl of purple coloured bliss balls, some are coated in coconut.

4.91 from 10 votes

Raspberry bliss balls make the perfect, healthy snack – no baking required. Packed with juicy raspberries, chewy dates and coconut, they’re great for lunchboxes or a sweet and satisfying afternoon treat. Quick and easy to make, they are naturally sweetened, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: healthy, Snack

Cuisine: Australian

Servings: balls

Calories: 147kcal

Author: Andrea Geddes

Ingredients

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups desiccated coconut
1 ⅓ cups raspberries fresh or frozen
18 medjool dates pitted. Total 330 grams Medjool dates once pits are removed.
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
2 tablespoons chia seeds
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons acai powder optional

Optional

extra coconut, or cacao powder, for rolling

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until the mixture breaks down and starts to stick together (this may take a couple of minutes). You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor once or twice.
Roll the mixture into firm balls of your desired size. If you choose, you can roll the balls in cacao or extra coconut or drizzle with some melted dark chocolate.
Chill until ready to serve!

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Notes

You will need a food processor to break down and combine the ingredients. Alternatively, a Thermomix or high-powered blender could be used.
Medjool dates are recommended over regular dates, as they add sweetness and their sticky nature helps to bind the balls. Remove the pits from the dates before using. If using regular, dried dates, you will need to soak them in water first to soften them.
When the mixture is ready, it will hold together when squeezed or pressed in your hand.
Measure the ingredients accurately. The mixture should hold together firmly when squeezed, but too much of the dry ingredients will make the mixture crumbly. Too many wet ingredients will make the mixture too sticky.
If the mixture is a little dry and not entirely sticking together, you can add a teaspoon of water or coconut oil. But you don’t want to make the mixture too sticky or wet.
For chocolate raspberry bliss balls, add some cacao or cocoa powder, to taste. Or, drizzle them with some melted dark chocolate!
Freezing; They can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Separate any layers with baking paper and thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature before eating.
Storage; Bliss balls will keep in the fridge for up to a week, meaning you can make them on the weekend and enjoy them all week long. Store them in an airtight container.
Please note that the nutrition information is based on the mixture being rolled into 20 balls, with one ball being one serve. The nutritional information is an estimate only and does not take into account any additional toppings or sides served with the bliss balls.
This recipe is made using Australian cups and spoon measurements. Due to cup sizes varying from country to country, I advise adjusting if necessary.

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